01
Johny
Married to Sheela
Children
SherinDaughter
LizDaughter
Est. in Potta Village
The Arackal Family.
A lineage rooted in Potta Village — eight children, many homes, one shared story of faith, family, and quiet fortitude.
2
Founders
8
Children
15+
Grandchildren
The next generations
Gathered, 2020s
✦ A family archive ✦
Potta VillageFamily Archive
Generation · I
— Our origin
Joseph ✝ & Rosy ✝
Potta Village, Chalakudy, Kerala
The Arackal family traces its roots to Joseph and Rosy, a respected couple from the quiet village of Potta in Chalakudy, Kerala. Known for their strong values, deep faith, and close-knit upbringing, they raised a family of eight children. Each of those children went on to build their own households — carrying forward a legacy of devotion, diligence, and kinship that now spans generations and continents.
Origin
Potta Village
Region
Chalakudy
State
Kerala
— Genealogy
The family tree.
From one household in Potta, eight lives extended outward — each a branch now flowering with its own sons and daughters. Click any grandchild's name to see their family.
Generation I
Joseph✝ & Rosy✝
Founders · Potta Village, Chalakudy, Kerala
1
Johny
m. Sheela
Children
2
George
m. Mercy
Children
3
Rosily
m. Jose
Children
4
Alphonsa
m. Devassikutty (Davis)
Children
5
Mathew
m. Gigy
Children
6
Davis
m. Biji
Children
7
Thomas
m. Sini
Children
8
Fr. Julius
Priest, CMI (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) Congregation — a life of religious service.
— Generation II
The households.
Each child of Joseph and Rosy became a keeper of the family name — here are their homes and the names that followed.
02
George
Married to Mercy
Children
CybilDaughter
RoshanDaughter
03
Rosily
Married to Jose
Children
ShalyDaughter
SeeliaDaughter
MelvinSon
04
Alphonsa
Married to Devassikutty (Davis)
Children
NisaDaughter
FranjoSon
05
Mathew
Married to Gigy
Children
RosebellaDaughter
SteevejoeSon
06
Davis
Married to Biji
Children
ShimonSon
SharonDaughter
07
Thomas
Married to Sini
Children
AlwinSon
DanielSon
AleenaDaughter
08
Fr. Julius
Religious life · CMI
Priest, CMI (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) Congregation — a life of religious service.
— Gallery
Moments, kept.
A small album from the family archive — across the generations.
Archival
4 photographs
04
A treasured portrait from Potta — Joseph & Rosy with their children.
01
A wedding day in Potta — a white Ambassador, coconut palms, and family gathered under the trees.
02
An evening among the siblings — the brothers of Potta, caught in quiet celebration.
03
Three boys by the paddy fields — a glimpse of boyhood in Kerala.
04Contemporary
4 photographs
04
Four generations in one frame — grandmother, children, and the little ones.
01
A family celebration — the Arackal family gathered in full, across the generations.
02
Aleena's Arangettam — the family gathered to celebrate her classical dance debut.
03The next generations gathered — the Arackal family today.
04— Stories
The family journal.
A place for us to gather memories, announcements, and small moments — share a story, add photos, and let the family keep them safe.
· Rosily branch ·
April 23, 2026
An Opportunity to grow.
by Melvin
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share that I have started working on a website for the Arackal family. While we are currently well connected through WhatsApp, it is clear that as time passes, our family continues to grow and spread across different parts of the world. In this context, having a dedicated family website becomes increasingly important. It can serve as a central space to preserve our family history, share updates, document milestones, and keep future generations connected to our roots. Unlike messaging platforms, a website offers a more structured and lasting way to organize and access information about our family. I look forward to your thoughts, contributions, and support in building this together. Warm regards, Melvin Jose
— Our legacy —
A multi-generational network,
connected by Potta Village.
The Arackal family grew into a wide and diverse lineage — rooted in strong family values, education, and faith. One branch contributed to religious life through Fr. Julius; others expanded the family through their children and grandchildren. Today we represent a multi-generational network, connected by our origin in Potta and the enduring legacy of Joseph and Rosy.
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